Japan? Japan!]]>4374"Join me in the airline lounge" Thread (Offers only - no requests)Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:00:31 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/join-me-in-the-airline-lounge-thread-offers-only-no-requests.1113284/
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So, if there is any interest, I am proposing to use this thread as a consolidated way for people with FF status to "buzz in" a fellow OCAU'er who may otherwise be sitting on a plastic chair staring out a window at the runway, paying $4 for a can of coke.

What: Leaving for Canada
When: December
Where: Canada...see above!
Why: Because I can and this is my last chance!
How: Flying, staying for 2 years on the WHP

So I have done the whole round the world trip before but this time I am branching out and heading solo! At the ripe age of 31 I am heading off to backpack around Canada. The plan will involve a lot of beer, snowboarding, traveling to the remotest parts of Canada, and chasing girls who are...

O Canada!]]>2327Brisbane 2nd to 5th Nov 2018Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:01:32 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/brisbane-2nd-to-5th-nov-2018.1249383/
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Last couple of years it has been on the Gold Coast.

We are all 35+ years of age, so the shenanigans will be rather tame to what they were 10-15 year ago.

Travelling up from Sydney and most of us have not been to Brisbane since we were kids!!!

Which part of Brisbane is best to stay for pubs/drinking holes rather than night clubs.

I know Brisbane has a Casino, so that will probably get a visit one night.

Golf is Friday - The keen golfers...

Brisbane 2nd to 5th Nov 2018]]>10Disneyland with the kids - advice neededFri, 03 Aug 2018 01:59:14 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/disneyland-with-the-kids-advice-needed.1219926/
https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/disneyland-with-the-kids-advice-needed.1219926/invalid@example.com (trop)trop
Just wondering from those who have been recently, what percentage of rides will a 6 and 8 year old be able to go on? Both kids are very active so not concerned about the amount of walking at all, just ride access.

My wife and I have been to Disneyland previously in our early twenties but we weren't really paying much attention to this type of thing at that point, from...

at the moment, we're thinking Disneyland for 2 days (although from what i read, it's not that big, but the kids will still enjoy 2 days worth) and then maybe Hong Kong Ocean Park for a day

any other must see (family style) attractions in the area?

i think our accommodation is in the...

Hong Kong - Jan 2019]]>8Tasmania late AugustThu, 02 Aug 2018 03:25:52 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/tasmania-late-august.1249476/
https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/tasmania-late-august.1249476/invalid@example.com (?HILTHY)?HILTHY
Going to Tasmania for first time and have a few questions /request for tips.

Flying into hobart on august 23rd and flying out sunday 26th.

Staying in Hobart so what is a nice day trippable itinerary ?

Im guessing days will be shorter since its winter.
SO far , have thought about Port Arthur and the Salamanca markets.and mona.

Also , what is tassie driving like? im looking to hire a vehicle but not sure what would be suitable.. do I need a suv ?
any recommended car hire...

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"Online footprint" screening for visa application]]>12new zealand late june. good cold weather gear?Wed, 01 Aug 2018 06:30:24 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/new-zealand-late-june-good-cold-weather-gear.1241442/
https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/new-zealand-late-june-good-cold-weather-gear.1241442/invalid@example.com (BuD)BuD
i went to kathmandu yesterday. had some pretty expensive jackets $600 ( on special 40 off at for $360 )
and they reccomended some morino thermals to which will be on special this coming week

is kathmandu generally way over priced or is there something similar cheaper you can buy to keep...

new zealand late june. good cold weather gear?]]>17Recommendations for transportation in Indonesia (Surabaya to Probolinggo to Banyuwangi to Denpasar)Wed, 01 Aug 2018 02:20:03 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/recommendations-for-transportation-in-indonesia-surabaya-to-probolinggo-to-banyuwangi-to-denpasar.1249822/
https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/recommendations-for-transportation-in-indonesia-surabaya-to-probolinggo-to-banyuwangi-to-denpasar.1249822/invalid@example.com (choppa)choppa
Heading off to Indonesia soon but have yet to arrange transportation. Everyone has told me to not self-drive... mainly due to scams that involve "white man = your fault" syndrome where people target you as the law apparently is against you as a tourist (i.e. if you weren't there then an accident wouldn't have happened, irrespective of whether you're at fault).

Recommendations for transportation in Indonesia (Surabaya to Probolinggo to Banyuwangi to Denpasar)]]>Webjet ExclusivesWed, 01 Aug 2018 00:42:19 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/webjet-exclusives.1249817/
https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/webjet-exclusives.1249817/invalid@example.com (FuzwaldQO)FuzwaldQOWebjet Exclusives]]>Singapore advice (3 nights)Thu, 26 Jul 2018 04:31:46 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/singapore-advice-3-nights.1248102/
https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/singapore-advice-3-nights.1248102/invalid@example.com (the_fuzz)the_fuzz
I'm off to the Maldives in October, but on the way we are spending 3 nights in Singapore (Marina Bay Sands).
I've only every been to Singapore for work - which is basically airport to hotel/office, back to hotel, to airport and then home.

Just wondering if anyone had some ideas of what are the "must do's" in Singapore for our short time there?]]>14Campervan Through Europe? Any experiencesMon, 23 Jul 2018 01:50:51 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/campervan-through-europe-any-experiences.1247691/
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Other than looking at some distances and drive times we haven't put anything concrete about travel plans,...

Campervan Through Europe? Any experiences]]>2Has anyone been to Hainan?Sun, 22 Jul 2018 09:38:17 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/has-anyone-been-to-hainan.1247648/
https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/has-anyone-been-to-hainan.1247648/invalid@example.com (edd91)edd912Cruise -- Alaska Glacier TourThu, 19 Jul 2018 22:34:05 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/cruise-alaska-glacier-tour.1242447/
https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/cruise-alaska-glacier-tour.1242447/invalid@example.com (bcann)bcann
Going on an alaskan glaciar Cruise next year in late august for my 40th Birthday. Been on a number of cruises before so not after cruise info so much as to anything you'd recommend to visit see whilst there.

Will likely arrive a good 3-4 days before the cruise to get over the travel, will spend a day or two before the cruise in Vancouver as we are more interested in things in canada, don't have enough...

Cruise -- Alaska Glacier Tour]]>18Tips on Flights, Accomodation, Luggage, Frequent Flyer ProgramsWed, 11 Jul 2018 11:41:20 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/tips-on-flights-accomodation-luggage-frequent-flyer-programs.1059693/
https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/tips-on-flights-accomodation-luggage-frequent-flyer-programs.1059693/invalid@example.com (PapaRubbery)PapaRubberyI should put a disclaimer in here that I’ve been lucky enough to travel frequently. I travel under staff benefits, which means international flights are cheap, and business/first seats are readily available. It’s one of the very few perks in the aviation industry.

Okay so you want to go on holidays. You might want to go to London, Mongolia, Las Vegas, Rwanda, Bolivia. Hell you might want to just fly to Adelaide for the weekend (kidding!). Regardless of the destination, the basic...

Tips on Flights, Accomodation, Luggage, Frequent Flyer Programs]]>21Adelaide - worth a holiday?Sat, 23 Jun 2018 08:40:50 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/adelaide-worth-a-holiday.1225895/
https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/adelaide-worth-a-holiday.1225895/invalid@example.com (ruffdayz)ruffdayz
Thinking of going on a holiday soon, and have already done the eastern coast of Australia from Port Douglas to Warnambool. So the idea wife and I came up with: What about Adelaide or Tasmania?

Adelaide - worth a holiday?]]>1806.5 Hours wait over at TullamarineTue, 19 Jun 2018 09:17:58 +0000https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/6-5-hours-wait-over-at-tullamarine.1244991/
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My wife is returning from a 5 week overseas trip soon, and her flight lands at Tullamarine at 6.15am on May 25.

I just booked a $51 flight from Hobart to Melb on Thurs night, May 24, arriving at Tullamarine at midnight, so i only have around 6.5 hours to wait for her to arrive, then we can get the skybus to Southern Cross station where our Son will meet us, and i also got a seat behind her on the same flight from Melb to Habart on Sat may 26 at 8pm, which...